Clonetrooper Armor Foam Build

[@darthvader3969]

What a man! Really, a 6 hour video for a step by step build with subtitles and voice narration. Thank YOU for this.

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you

[@Wyatt3771]

really considering doing this, already have the helmet, and can do the rest of the armor for about $50, way better than buying the whole armor set at $1200

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you Wyatt!

[@Joe_Imperia]

Not to mention foam would be way lighter and more comfortable than plastic

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@MaddalenaMayaBellia]

I'm building this armor right now and everything about your templates and videos is perfect! You're literally the best! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you're putting into this work

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you! Cristian

[@al3xaguirr3]

Thank you for this awesome video! I purchased the template and have been working on my captain rex over the past month. I have every armor piece cut out, I am just doing minor adjustments to size since I am a bit bigger but the template is easy to work with. Next i will be sanding and smoothing rough edges, then prepping for painting and weathering. I am really excited to get finished.

[@railwayjim]

Definitely the most in depth, step by step tutorial I've ever seen. Incredible work!

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@osp12345678910]

This is awesome! I can’t wait to make my own. I’ll be buying the file soon. Great job man 👏

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!!

[@LoganStormTV]

I bought this template, super awesome job, thanks for all the updates as well.

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!!

[@kintz6631]

Je viens de finir l'armure, plus que la pause du mastic et de la peinture et c'est bon, merci pour vos plans ils sont vraiment incroyable !

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Merci, concernant la peinture, pour que la mousse ne casse pas il est important d'utiliser une peinture plastique et souple comme le Plastidip. Si vous le peignez avec une autre peinture qui n'est pas de ce type, il se fissurera sûrement. Merci encore pour le commentaire.

[@taskforce417renegades3]

This suit has been fun to make so far!!

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you

[@AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr]

Thanks for the very Detailed! build video's. Even the smallest part or piece is shown step.by.step. The patterns are well made and an easy to follow along design. The buildvideo is so detailed that i almost feel guilty for not having any questions. Awesome right! This will be my third build of Christian Alvarez Martinez's patterns and i highly recommend it personally to anyone. Im so happy i went back online and got the Trooper costume too :-)

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you for your comment!

[@AlexiosLair]

Main Armor 00:01:36 How to print 00:02:20 Pectorals 00:21:10 Chest Base 00:36:20 Back Base 00:41:27 Back Box 01:07:13 Abdomen/Kidney 01:40:29 Join Chest with Back and adjustments 01:52:51 Shoulder Bells 02:01:34 Biceps 02:07:43 Forearms 02:34:44 Hand Plates 02:43:52 Connect arm parts 02:55:35 Belts 03:08:26 Cod 03:22:06 Lower Back 03:35:40 Connect Cod and Lower Back with Abdomen 03:48:47 Belt Boxes 04:02:13 Thermal Detonator 04:10:45 Thighs 04:28:32 Shins Accessories 05:02:55 Pauldron 05:33:07 Ammo Pouch 05:45:47 DC-17 Hand Blaster (by SKSProps) 05:57:35 Holsters 06:10:42 Kama 06:20:37 Shoe Covers 06:43:05 Chest Ammo Belt 06:51:43 Shoulder Antenna 06:53:50 Chest Logo

[@StormtroopTemplates]

The index is in the description. Thank you

[@AlexiosLair]

@@StormtroopTemplates can you add it to the video?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@AlexiosLair The index is at the beginning. Thanks

[@antonmayer7891]

I love your Videos

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@chippsonfire]

Amazing build.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@kennybintz2410]

Blnjour ! Étant français je ne trouve pas beaucoup de mousse eva en 8mm, par contre j en trouve en 6mm, est-ce vraiment différent ? Au passage vos patrons sont géniaux ! Je suis surpris par autant de détails ! Merci !

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Merci Kenny, vérifiez poly-props.com du Royaume-Uni et cosplayshop.be en Belgique. Christian

[@blackout9352]

4:49:41 *me sitting in the floor glueing foam and head banging*

[@antonmayer7891]

Please make a Republic Commando Clone Tropper Armor and Helmet

[@bertrompa]

Building this nice armor with 5 friend for the local tradition Carnaval in the Netherlands, we are busy for 2 months now and have one month to go. The only thing we do not like is the Boots we need to figure something out so do that different :)

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thanks for your comment! Cristian

[@MelindaColden]

this looks so awesome i wonder if you could paint it to make it all shiny so it doesnt look like foam anymore from afar? i dont have much money or resources so this would be a nice way to get an awesome cosplay

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi Melinda, thanks, yes, I can paint it and I should paint it like I did here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52Qi6mlg86rr6M but the video of how to paint it I have not started yet. If you want to know what it would be like, you can watch the video I mentioned. Thanks.

[@MelindaColden]

@@StormtroopTemplates i did and it looked great tell me one thing: i know that clone trooper armor restricts movement so much, can you actually move better in foam armor because its more bendy/comfortable than plastic?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@MelindaColden Sure, foam is more light and comfortable than plastic, so better to move, walk and sit.

[@FranzZelsacher]

It is also so much fun to make

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@LERJ_Gaming]

Can you or someone link me the appropriate foam to buy? Thank you 🙏

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, you can get the Eva foam in these online cosplay stores: cosplaysupplies.com (USA & Canada), redmooncosplaysolutions.com (USA & Canada), truenorthcosplay.com, (Canada), arda-wigs.com/collections/foam-products (USA), sksprops.com (USA), thecosplaypros.com (USA), tntcosplaysupply.com (USA & Canada), poly-props.com (UK), cosplaycrafts.com (USA).

[@Pippo_06]

I want to make captain rex, it would my absolutely first cosplay. What kind of leather can I use for the kama? Should I take something like the one you used and paint it? Same questions for the pouldron. Anyway it looks amazing, I can't wait to make it!

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@Pippo_06 Hi, the leather is synthetic or artificial leather, you can search on Amazon the color you want as I mentioned in the video. Same it's used for Kama and pauldron. Thanks Cristian

[@Pippo_06]

@StormtroopTemplates ok, thank you very much

[@gooseflock]

How much of the 3mm and 5mm foam would you recommend buying for this? Do you have recommended dimensions for how much of each?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi Bobby, may be half square meter, it's a little for the details. Check in the guide what parts need 3mm and what parts need 5mm, you can see in the first page of each part. Tell me if you need help. Cristian

[@cmp2112]

Hello, here Maxi. What a Wonderful Job, I was impressed !!! Congratulations. My question is the following: Do you have the File of the Clone Armor Phase 1 of the First 3 Seasons? Thank you very much in advance for your time. a big hug from Argentina, Buenos Aires.

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you, no, only the phase 2 animated version. Check all templates at etsy.com/shop/StormtroopTemplates

[@korloq8968]

Is there a template for the movie version of the armor not the animated?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, no, only animated version for the moment. You can check in products to check the available templates: etsy.com/shop/StormtroopTemplates

[@Therealonixxv]

What tools and materials do i need to complete this? 😅

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, for this template, the basic things you will need are: · 4 square meters (1m = 39.37 inches) of 6mm/8mm foam thickness (8mm recommended) · Small area of 3mm/5mm foam (3mm and 5mm recommended) · 1.2 square meters of black fabric (for Kama and Pauldron triangles) · Contact cement, hot glue gun (optional) · Foam cutters, scissors (optional) · Heat gun or powerful hair dryer instead · Paper tape · Velcro Note: recommended foam density between 60 to 80 (30kg to 50kg in kg by m3) to get the same result. Letter pages to print: 90 Thanks Tell me if you need more info Cristian

[@MisterB0b]

Is there a way to downsize this, i saw that for your clone trooper helmet templates, is it also possible on this?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, It is important to validate the molds in your body before cutting the foam cause you can validate the sizes and joints of all the molds, because after cutting molds in foam it is more difficult or impossible to adjust the parts. I saw some finished armors in which some parts were not so adjusted to each body so I recommend doing this task. It is easy to adjust the parts to your body following the adjustment instructions. Remember that although the templates are for an adult, not all of our bodies are the same. It will only take a moment to temporarily attach the molds to test them on your body and you will have better completion of the armor or helmet. Here you can see how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTXZ55-bqlqoq8 The video shows the task with an stormtrooper template, but gives you an idea of how to adjust the molds of the pieces. Check the sizes in the attached image. i.etsystatic.com/15900749/r/il/77fc97/1926273074/il_794xN.1926273074_mrf3.jpg If you are between the ranges you are ok, if you do not, just adjust like video and it says the recommendation PDF file. Tell me if you need more info. Cristian

[@MisterB0b]

@@StormtroopTemplates Thank you very much, you are a great guy for going this much in detail, have a good day

[@oneliner9151]

Hi :) what helmet of yours would you recommend to do First?/ What is the easyest build

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, the easiest for me it's the shoretrooper, and second the captain phasma and Kylo, third may be first order and scout, fourth the stormtrooper and Vader, and last the sith. Thanks for asking. Cristian

[@oneliner9151]

@@StormtroopTemplates thank you!

[@themasterchiefproductions]

Might consider doing this for the 501st. If I do get it, is there a way i can make the armor like a shock trooper? Thanks in advance.

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, yes, you can make the shock trooper: databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CT_-_Shock_Trooper_TCW Remember that unfortunately the eva foam material is not approved by the 501st Legion, they are only allowed these types of materials or like materials: White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Removing this requirement would be worthy of approval. Anyway you can try to get the approval and let me know. Thanks. Cristian

[@themasterchiefproductions]

@@StormtroopTemplates Thanks man! Will do!

[@lukefredenburg1067]

What glue do you use and is it safe to handle on skin like that?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, yes, it's safe to use foam over skin. I use a contact cement from my country, you cannot get it in yours. So I suggest use Weldwood Contact Cement - DAP or Barge but I have never used them, so I recommend that you try and choose the one that works best for you. Try to get one that is quite liquid and dries quickly. www.dap.com/products-projects/product-categories/adhesives/contact-cement/weldwood-original/ www.bargeadhesive.com/products.html

[@brianjordan2591]

Hello I was wondering, what brand of Eva foam do you use , and if I can’t get it here any other recommendations?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi Brian, it's foam density between 60 to 80 (30kg to 50kg in kg by m3) to get the same result, check the tnt cosplay Eva-38 foam sheets, it's nice to work with: tntcosplaysupply.com/product/eva-foam-sheets/ You can get sheets of foam of 24" x 60", each sheet is almost 1 square meter. Also check the stores: cosplaysupplies.com (USA & Canada), redmooncosplaysolutions.com (USA & Canada), truenorthcosplay.com, (Canada), arda-wigs.com/collections/foam-products (USA), sksprops.com (USA), thecosplaypros.com (USA), tntcosplaysupply.com (USA & Canada), Tell me if you need more info. Cristian

[@brianjordan2591]

@@StormtroopTemplates thank you so much!

[@brianjordan2591]

Another question, say I were to use 70-78kg foam density, would I get similar results?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@brianjordan2591 Will be difficult to cut and give shape to the foam with that density. May be you can use thinner foam with that density. But the armor will look different. Thanks. Cristian

[@landenpalmer9035]

how tall are you for this costume. I know I can rescale but in seeing if I need to do that. Thanks for everything you do you inspire me so much

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi Landen, I'm 1.80m but that's no the important. Check the attachment to test the standard size: i.etsystatic.com/15900749/r/il/77fc97/1926273074/il_794xN.1926273074_mrf3.jpg

[@rafi1937]

Hey I plan to buy your templates but I can't get my hands on 8mm foam, would it be better to use 5mm or 10mm? and would it still work with your templates?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, the recommended thickness is 8mm, but you can use 10mm but it will be difficult to cut and give shape to that thickness. Try to find a store with 8mm. I do not recommend 5mm, too thin. I recommend foam density between 60 to 80 (30kg to 50kg in kg by m3) to get the same result, check the tnt cosplay Eva-38 foam sheets, it's nice to work with: tntcosplaysupply.com/product/eva-foam-sheets/ You can get sheets of foam of 24" x 60", each sheet is almost 1 square meter. Also check the stores: cosplaysupplies.com (USA & Canada), redmooncosplaysolutions.com (USA & Canada), truenorthcosplay.com, (Canada), arda-wigs.com/collections/foam-products (USA), sksprops.com (USA), thecosplaypros.com (USA), tntcosplaysupply.com (USA & Canada), Tell me if you need more info. Cristian

[@rafi1937]

@@StormtroopTemplates Thank you for the fast response, I'm in Europe so shipment from the USA would be too expensive. I managed to find 8mm foam in 2m x 1m sheets, is 2m^2 enough material, or should I buy 4m^2 ?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@rafi1937 Yes 4 square meters is fine for the armor. Two sheets of 2m x 1 it's ok. Cristian

[@rafi1937]

@@StormtroopTemplates Thank you so much for the help and amazing tutorial

[@Skepgoat]

how do you do the gloves exactly?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, check on min 2:34:44, you can use hardware or gardening gloves to glue the plates. Thanks for asking. Cristian

[@TheStrategicHistorian]

What did you use to surround the leather for the kama, what is the yellow strips you used called?

[@TheStrategicHistorian]

Also, what is the leather you used called?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, The colored outline is known as the bias tape. Leather is synthetic leather, both products can be found in haberdasheries or where armchairs are upholstered. Thanks for asking. Cristian

[@StormtroopTemplates]

@@TheStrategicHistorian Hi, The colored outline is known as the bias tape. Leather is synthetic leather, both products can be found in haberdasheries or where armchairs are upholstered. Thanks for asking. Cristian

[@TheStrategicHistorian]

@@StormtroopTemplates thank you very much!

[@torrelparra6165]

Pregunta vende la armadura ya hecha soy nuevo en esto o los archivos para hacer la armadura

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hola, no, solo vendo el Template para que lo hagas tu mismo. Saludos. Cristian

[@guntherschultz912]

How tall is the complete armor by default?

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi Gunther, I'm 1.80m but that's no the important. Check the attachment to test the standard size: i.etsystatic.com/15900749/r/il/77fc97/1926273074/il_794xN.1926273074_mrf3.jpg

[@luki_gl4015]

Hi what glue did you use for this

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Hi, I use a contact cement from my country, you cannot get it in yours. So I suggest use Weldwood Contact Cement - DAP or Barge but I have never used them, so I recommend that you try and choose the one that works best for you. Try to get one that is quite liquid and dries quickly. www.dap.com/products-projects/product-categories/adhesives/contact-cement/weldwood-original/ www.bargeadhesive.com/products.html

[@reddragon_2002]

Cool!!!)

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Thank you!

[@AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr]

Did two helmets ..then suddenly had to play at being a interior painter for 2 months..been dying to finally start my clonetrooper build. had eva foam all saved up..cardboard ready to go ..plenty of glue..the right kind this time..lol..happens...anyways, finally ..today is the day. Got my pattern printed and cut.. foam ready at hand at arms length ....tabletop cleared.. comfy pj's on cause its gonna be an all nighter for sure..and no where to be until summer..lol.. gluegun hot..check! .. fresh blade..check..sharpening.stone..check... cats fed..check..phone off...check...audiobook mp3..set..check..youtbe build.video loaded and paused..check... deskchair to right hight..check... DAGNAMIT!!!!!!!!.... coffee.... OMG ... no coffee... I forgot coffee...... make my original statement. today is the day....ehhh.. today is the day+ 3 minutes... hahahaha.... gotta have coffee , right...

[@StormtroopTemplates]

Haha, tell me if you need help, excellent beginning

[@FranzZelsacher]

Im making captain rex armor i love it